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Idaho completed an 80-day legislative session Wednesday, with a flurry of activity in their three days of meeting this week, which took them beyond their targeted adjournment date of March 24.

After passing both chambers by wide margins, the education funding bills now only await a signature from the governor, and no further education policy bills are expected in this session.

After working through a backlog of bills, the Senate made quick work of the seven education bills, passing all of them unanimously with very little debate.

IEA member Sonia Galaviz impressed the Senate Education Committee Tuesday with her remarks in association with being recognized for her achievements and commitment to education.

All seven of the education budget bills easily passed the full House Monday, and will now head to the Senate for the next step toward final approval.